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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines topics relevant to open educational resources and massively open online courses. Brand new improvements in online education technology are providing the means for learners in all parts of the world to take online classes. These MOOCs are generally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that e-learning institutions are having to consider more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can educators guarantee that the schooling provided by these MOOC courses is all right? How can we certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like Stanford University to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers handle problems like low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more commonplace there is a developing desire to gain more knowledge about how massive open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and numerous other stakeholders would like to better understand the outcomes of these compelling new open educational undertakings. Students want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To handle this increasing desideratum for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education resource issues. This dramatic new book also talks about the controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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